26 th January 2016 SESSION TWO TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

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1 26 th January 2016 SESSION TWO TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

2 WHAT IS THE REQUIREMENT? PPE to meet the day to day demands of a modern firefighter , recognising the varied activities undertaken and environments in which they work. Multi-functional; suitable for different activities and conditions Protection; as appropriate when required! Lightweight: Or do we mean breathable and ergonomic Durable, Tough, Long-lasting; value for money Ease of use; putting on, taking off, adjusting Comfortable; breathable, ergonomic Compatible; with other elements of PPE ensemble (interfaces Ease of decontamination; Asbestos, chemicals etc

3 NATIONAL FIRE STATISTICS 2013/14 25% 14% 17% Primary Fires Secondary Fires Chimney Fires Fire False Alarms Non-Fires 1% 43%

4 NATIONAL FIRE STATISTICS , 14% , 25% 78653, 16% Primary Fires Secondary Fires Chimney Fires Fire False Alarms Non-Fires 5171, 1% , 44%

5 FIRE HELMET Compliant; BS EN 433:2008, BS EN 14458:2004 Comfortable; (Lightweight/breathable), extended wearing 1-2 hours, no headaches! Compatibility; Fire hood, tunic, Breathing Apparatus, dust masks, safety glasses, internal communication devices, ear protection etc Audibility; Face and eye protection; BS EN 14458:2008 Options; Lighting, neck protection, role/rank and other markings...

6 FIRE HOOD Compliant; BS EN 13911:2004 Comfortable; Lightweight/breathable, size of face aperture when worn down Compatible; Tunic, helmets, breathing apparatus HTI24 16 sec, HTI sec RHTI24 23 sec, RHTi sec Residual and seam strength kpa

7 TUNIC AND TROUSER Compliant; BS EN 469:2005, Level 2 Comfortable; Breathable, ergonomic Compatible; Gloves, Fire hoods, helmets, boots HTI sec, HTI sec RHTI sec, RHTi sec Water Vapour Density - 20 m 2 Pa/W

8 LAYERED (RESCUE) JACKET Mid layer (Rescue Jacket) BS ISO 16073:2011 and BS EN 15614: 2007 BS EN ISO 20471:2013, class 3, yellow BS EN ISO 6350:2005 Solutions for extra thermal protection (elements) such as zipped liner Mid layer + Outer (Same as trouser offered) BS EN 469:2005, Level 2 Compatible; Gloves, Fire hoods, helmets, boots HTI sec, HTI sec RHTI sec, RHTi sec Water Vapour Density - 20 m 2 Pa/W

9 FIRE GLOVE Compliant; BS EN 659:2003+A1:2008 Comfortable; Fit, ease of putting on/taking off (liners) Compatible; Tunic Dexterity; Use with breathing apparatus Automatic Distress Signal Units (ADSUs) Washable; Abrasion; 3, Cut; 5, Tear; 4, Puncture; 4

10 RESCUE GLOVE Compliant; BS EN 388:2003, BS EN 420:2003 Comfortable; Fit, ease of putting on/taking off Compatible; Tunic Dexterity; Rescue equipment, lines etc... Washable; Abrasion; 3, Cut; 5, Tear; 3, Puncture; 3 Dexterity; Level 2

11 FIRE BOOTS - LEATHER Compliant; (generally) BS EN 15090:2014 Comfortable; Fit (blisters), ease of putting on/taking off, calf size, foot problems Compatible; Trouser Robust; Delamination, water-proof Electrical Properties; Electrical Insulating (BS ISO 2878:2011) Puncture resistance; 1600 N Slip resistance; HSL GRIP Scheme, level 3 (3 stars)

12 FIRE BOOTS - RUBBER Compliant; BS EN 15090:2014 Comfortable; Fit (blisters), ease of putting on/taking off, calf size, foot problems Compatible; Trouser Robust; Electrical Properties; Electrical Resistance (BS EN 50231) Puncture resistance; 1600 N Slip resistance; HSL GRIP Scheme, level 3 (3 stars)

13 USAR Protection coverall suit BS EN 11612:2008 BS EN ISO 20471:2003, class 2 (colour orange) Water/weather protection BS EN 343:2003 BS EN ISO 20471:2003, class 3 Glove Same as rescue glove Helmet BS EN 16473:2014 Boots (2 types) BS EN 20345:2011 BS EN ISO 17249:2013 Chainsaw protection

14 MANAGED SERVICES Two types: Non-personal issue, with station pool stock Personal issue, with pool stock controlled by supplier Common requirements: Laundry and repair Measuring Service calls 2 hour requirement for pool stock Station audits

15 STAGE 2 EVALUATION Mobility Evaluations Donning PPE Glove don/doff Walking Ladder raise Ladder climb Hose rolling Stretching Final Glove don/doff Final subjective rating Sound attenuation (Possibly at fitting days) Practical Test Breathing Apparatus wear Ancillary equipment, to include PFDs, Safety Harnesses etc...

16 STAGE 3 EVALUATIONS Mobility Evaluations A per stage 2 Dexterity Minnesota block test (TBC) Guideline and personal line test BA manipulation test Grip test Thermal strain (TBC) Practical tests Breathing Apparatus x 2 (heat and flame and search and rescue) Crawling Gallery RTC drill Additional testing Manikin tests (possibly dry and wet) Analysis of metabolic work rate ( metamax)

17 Contact Information Brett Egan Technical QUESTIONS

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